Expectations and Perceptions of Adolescent Hispanic Males and Their Parent(s)/Guardian(s) upon Being Assigned to a Disciplinary Alternative Education Program

Williams, Cynthia A.

ProQuest LLC, Ph.D. Dissertation, Texas Woman's University

The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify the expectations and perceptions of respondents assigned to a Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP). The focus of the study was the experiences of adolescent Hispanic males and their parent(s)/guardian(s) upon being assigned to the DAEP. Findings from this study indicated aspects of aspirational, linguistic, and resistant capital as were the desired expectations of participants. Findings from this study revealed that even through adversity participants wanted to be heard, understood, and valued as productive members of the educational organization. Results revealed insight into the expectations and perceptions of adolescent Hispanic males and their parent(s)/guardian(s) regarding being assigned to a DAEP and upon returning to their home campus. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]